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My Kenmore Elite HE2 is leaving marks on clothes - kind of like a streak of beige/brown. I used to happen occasionally, but now it is happening regularly and ruining clothes as the marks are difficult to impossible to get out.
I do use fabric softener, but rewashing does not remove the stains. If I use a toothbrush, which is hard on some of the fabrics, and Tide or Dawn, sometimes I can get the stain out. It has to be scrubbed. I read some other blog and I plan to use some type of washer cleaner. I did notice after looking that there is scum on the edge of the stainless tub. I clean the rubber around the door regularly, but didn't notice the tub before last night. I appreciate the feedback.I do use fabric softener, but rewashing does not remove the stains. If I use a toothbrush, which is hard on some of the fabrics, and Tide or Dawn, sometimes I can get the stain out. It has to be scrubbed. I read some other blog and I plan to use some type of washer cleaner. I did notice after looking that there is scum on the edge of the stainless tub. I clean the rubber around the door regularly, but didn't notice the tub before last night. I appreciate the feedback.
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Something like this happens when one of the drum supports wears down leaving a gap between the drum & bulkhead. Clothes can get caught-up in this gap & this will cause the brown marks you see on your clothes. Open the dryer door & look around the front & rear perimeter of the drum, if you can see a gap I recommend replacing the drum rollers. If you aren't comfortable making the repair yourself, you can contact a local appliance repair shop or the manufacturer of your Calypso dryer.
check the drum on both ends to see if the felt wore down or ripped,when this happens your clothes can get into the space and causes the marks on your clothes,also check to see if anything is on the drum,door or back wall,anywhere that the clothes can touch as they spin in the dryer but most likely there's a worn out felt on the drum and clothes are slipping though the space
the felt seal part number 697694 could be worn,if the drum sags down from the felt wearing down it forms a gap and the clothing can even get stuck in gap,some dryers have glides that wear down and some ride on a back bearing,but the problem usually is from a part wearing down and a gap forms from it and it damages the clothing,hope this helps
I just noticed My Frigidaire doing the same thing. Using a lightly soapy damp cloth, I cleaned the interior, paying particular attention to the small gap between the drum and the housing. I also took apart the lint pre-filter and screen and cleaned them. There was a filmy build up of the same colored substance. I suspect that dryer sheets are leaving a waxy residue that over time is sufficient enough to rub off on lighter colored, primarily synthetic, fabrics.
ck rear (or front if it has one)drum seals they tend to develop rust stains over time the rust comes off on clothes leaving brown streaks ..seals will need to be replaced although you may try a bleach and water solution first drum will need to be removed to replace seals
To all victims of the brownish colored streak marks: I share your frustration!!! I have the same problem with my dryer which started when my dryer was only 3 or 4 years old - - totally unacceptable for an expensive top of the line dryer! A repair guy showed me how the brownish streak marks come from the felt liner which goes around the drum. Look inside your dryer for the beige or tan colored felt which sticks out around the circular drum. If you rub the felt with an old white t-shirt or paper towel, you will see the same brownish colored marks. My repairman recommended getting the felt replaced eventually, but until then, he gave me the following tips which really help avoid getting the streaks: For white or light colored clothes susceptible to the brownish streak marks: I dry these items as part of a very lightweight dryer load - with just a few other lightweight items. By doing a small lightweight load, clothing is less likely to get caught up & rub against the felt edges. For example, I dry 4 light colored men's dress shirts with 2 or 3 other lightweight shirts. OR for white or light colored athletic "dry fit" type athletic apparel, I dry 6 - 8 total lightweight shirts/shorts. If I throw my white Nike top or white pair of summer pants into the dryer with all my "whites", they will be doomed to getting brownish streaks due to the heavy load pushing them against the darned felt liner! Whenever possible, I wash susceptible items on permanent press to avoid wrinkling, then hang dry. Prior to putting these clothes in the dryer, I also "pre-clean" the felt with an old white cotton t-shirt by reaching into the dryer and rubbing along the felt edges until I'm not getting as much brownish color on the t-shirt rag. For a permanent fix, call a repairman or see the following do-it-yourself YouTube video on "Dryer Repair - Replacing the Lower Front Drum Felt Seal": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XoYP_YsGP68 . I have a repair person coming today to fix 2 other appliances, so I'm finally getting my dryer fixed, and I will post an update soon.
I do use fabric softener, but rewashing does not remove the stains. If I use a toothbrush, which is hard on some of the fabrics, and Tide or Dawn, sometimes I can get the stain out. It has to be scrubbed. I read some other blog and I plan to use some type of washer cleaner. I did notice after looking that there is scum on the edge of the stainless tub. I clean the rubber around the door regularly, but didn't notice the tub before last night. I appreciate the feedback.
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